George A. May
| George A. May | |
|---|---|
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May from the 1948 Michiganensian | |
| Born |
July 8, 1872 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
| Died |
March 28, 1948 (aged 75) Ann Arbor, Michigan |
| Citizenship | United States |
| Years active | 1901–1942 |
| Known for | Athletic trainer and administrator |
George Augustus May (July 8, 1872 – March 28, 1948) was an American athletic trainer and administrator. May was born in Philadelphia. He moved to New Haven, Connecticut in 1896 to become an instructor in gymnastics at Yale University and received an M.D. from the Yale Medical School in 1901.[1] That same year, he was hired by the University of Michigan as Instructor and Physical Examiner at the Waterman Gymnasium.[2][3] In 1910, he was appointed as a professor of physical training and director of Waterman Gymnasium.[4][5] He was also the trainer of the undefeated 1918 Michigan Wolverines football team that has been recognized as a national championship team.[6] In 1922, he was promoted from the position of assistant professor to Associate Professor of Physical Education.[7] May continued to be employed by the University of Michigan for 41 years.[2] When he retired in 1942, he was granted the title Associate Professor Emeritus of Physical Education.[2]
May married Anna Marie Vaughn of Cleveland in 1927, who died in 1933.[1] He died March 28, 1948 in Michigan's University Hospital.[1]
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- 1 2 3 "A Figure Known to Thousands Is Gone". The Michigan Alumnus 54 (19): 345–46. 24 April 1948. Retrieved 30 March 2015.
- 1 2 3 "Memoir George A. May". University of Michigan. July 1942.
- ↑ "Dr. May of Yale, To Be Instructor at Waterman Gymnasium at U. of M.". Detroit Free Press. June 11, 1901. p. 3.
- ↑ "Kraenzlein New Coach at Michigan, With May Taking Fitz's Titles: Last Named Is Now Field Professor of Physical Training and Director of Waterman Gymnasium--New Man Will Coach Track Team and Will Care for Physical Condition of All Athletic Squads". Detroit Free Press. March 5, 1910. p. 8.
- ↑ "New Trainer at Michigan: A. C. Kraenzlein Succeeds Keene Fitzpatrick at Michigan". The New York Times. March 5, 1910.
- ↑ "1918 Football Team". University of Michigan, Bentley Historical Library.
- ↑ "Changes in Position". The Michigan Alumnus. May 4, 1922. p. 820.